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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING: From Easing Stress to Increasing Engagement
Tap into The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Resolve Conflicts in Early Learning Programs
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Toni Cacace‐BeshearsToni Cacace‐Beshears
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Retired CEO, Children's Harbor
Adjunct Professor Tidewater Community College
ECE Consultant, SFL & Frostburg State University
Adjunct Instructor, Lord Fairfax Community College
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TODAY’S ObjectivesTODAY’S Objectives
Gain an understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on communication and conflict resolution.
Acquire proven techniques to reinforce your emotional intelligence to help you communicate effectively and manage conflicts in the workplace.
Emotional Intelligence
“The ability to monitor one’s own and other’s feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions.”
~Peter Salovey and John D Mayer(1990)
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The ability to understand, interpret, and respond to the emotions of oneself and others
Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence Emotional Quotient (EQ)==
An intelligence quotient is a total score derived from a set of standardized tests or subtests designed to assess human intelligence.
(IQ)Intelligence Quotient
Edward Thorndike concept “social intelligence”
1930s1930s
Abraham Maslow different ways people could build emotional strength
1950s1950s
Term “emotional intelligence” first used by Wayne Payne in his doctoral dissertation
19851985
Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
19951995
David Wechsler different effective components of intelligence
1940s1940s
Howard Gardner developed multiple intelligences concept
1970s1970s
Peter Salovey and John Mayer published Emotional Intelligence
19901990
Brief History of IQ and EQ
Setting the Stage
The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner
Traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited.
Dr. Gardner proposes different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCESMULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Multiple Intelligences
Book Smarts or Street Smarts? Which is it?Book Smarts or Street Smarts? Which is it?
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Test taker’s score as compared to the average scores of other people in the same group.
Visual and spatial processing
Knowledge of the world
Fluid reasoning
Working with memory and short-term memory
Quantitative reasoning
IQ - COGNITIVE INTELLIGENCE IQ - COGNITIVE INTELLIGENCE
IQ represents abilities such as:IQ represents abilities such as: Identifying emotions
Evaluating how others feel
Controlling ones own emotions
Perceiving how others feel
Using emotions to facilitate social communication
Relating to others
EQ - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEEQ - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
EQ is centered on abilities such as:EQ is centered on abilities such as:
4 Branches of Emotional
Intelligence
4 Branches of Emotional
Intelligence01 Perceiving emotions
02 Reasoning with emotions
03 Understanding emotions
04 Managing emotions
Characteristics of Emotionally Intelligent People Good listeners
Caring and considerate
Effectively manage emotions
Remain calm in stressful situations
Effective problem-solvers
Excellent decision-makers and able to trust instincts
Can view themselves honestly
Take criticism and use it to improve
EQ - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEEQ - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
5 Components of Emotional
Intelligence in Leadership
5 Components of Emotional
Intelligence in Leadership
01 Self-awareness
02 Self-regulation
03 Motivation
04 Empathy
05 Social Skills Components of Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence
Keep a journal
Slow down
Recognize your own emotions
Managing your own emotions
Self-confidence
1. Self- awareness
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Components of Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence
Know your values
Hold Yourself Accountable
Practice being calm
2. Self-regulation
Components of Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence
Re-examine why you’re doing your job
Know where you stand
Be hopeful and find something good
3. Motivation
Components of Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence
Put yourself in someone else’s position
Pay attention to body language
Respond to your feelings
4. Empathy
Components of Emotional Intelligence Components of Emotional Intelligence
Learn conflict management and resolution
Improve your communication skills
Learn how to praise others
5. Social Skills
Individuals who are emotionally intelligent are known to be effective communicators.
These individuals can discern the underlying feelings behind what the other person is saying in order to respond appropriately in the conversation.
Emotionally intelligent people use effective strategies for communicating clearly.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMMUNICATIONEMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMMUNICATION SOCIAL SKILLS - CommunicationSOCIAL SKILLS - Communication
Listening
Top 10 Communication Skills for Workplace Success
Nonverbal Communication
Clarity and Concision
Friendliness
Confidence
Empathy
Open Mindedness
Respect
Feedback
Picking the Right Medium
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ListeningListening
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
ACTIVE LISTENING
Hear the message
Interpret the message
Clarify the message
Evaluate the message
Respond to the message
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
2. Nonverbal Communication 2. Nonverbal Communication
Clarity & Concision Clarity & Concision
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
Repeat back some of what is being said
Ask clarifying questions
Summarize what you heard
Confirm understanding
4. Friendliness4. Friendliness
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
ConfidenceConfidence
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
6. Empathy6. Empathy
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Open MindednessOpen Mindedness
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
8. Respect8. Respect
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
FeedbackFeedback
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace SuccessCOMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
10. Picking the Right Medium 10. Picking the Right Medium
COMMUNICATION SKILLS for Workplace Success
Conflict is a collective dilemma in which two or
more individuals, families, societies or regions
disagree with each other. (Dzurgba, 2006)
Conflict is a collective dilemma in which two or
more individuals, families, societies or regions
disagree with each other. (Dzurgba, 2006)
What is Conflict?What is Conflict?
Conflict management is the practice of being
able to identify and handle conflicts sensibly,
fairly, and efficiently.
Conflict management is the practice of being
able to identify and handle conflicts sensibly,
fairly, and efficiently.
Conflict ManagementConflict Management
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Conflict Management Styles - Thomas-Kilmann Instrument
Competing
Avoiding
Compromising
Accommodating
Collaborating
Uncooperative CooperativeCOOPERATIVENESS
Unassertive
Assertive
ASSER
TIVEN
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Conflict Management Strategies Conflict Management Strategies
1. Avoiding Avoiding
Competing
Conflict Management Strategies Conflict Management Strategies
2. Competing
Accommodating
Conflict Management Strategies Conflict Management Strategies
3. Accommodating
Collaborating
Conflict Management Strategies Conflict Management Strategies
4. CollaboratingCompromising
Conflict Management Strategies Conflict Management Strategies
5. Compromising
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Conflict resolution is an alternative approach to handling conflicts. It is a procedure in which parties in conflict, through interpersonal communication are reached to an acceptable and harmonious point of agreement .
(Omoluabi, 2001)
Conflict resolution is an alternative approach to handling conflicts. It is a procedure in which parties in conflict, through interpersonal communication are reached to an acceptable and harmonious point of agreement .
(Omoluabi, 2001)
What is Conflict Resolution?What is Conflict Resolution?
Separate the person from the problem
Don’t assume others understand your intentions
Give people the benefit of the doubt
Effective Practices for CONFLICT RESOLUTIONEffective Practices for CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Make a choice to be positive
Decide if you need to reframe negative thoughts
Visualize positive outcomes
Reassure yourself in your abilities to resolve conflicts
Have a Positive Attitude Toward ConflictHave a Positive Attitude Toward Conflict
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence
Pause before you respond
Acknowledge the emotion
You cannot think and feel at the same time
Don’t problem solve, rationalize, or communicate with someone else’s emotions
Don’t tolerate other people’s behavior
Understand and handle your emotions
Suggestions for Dealing with Emotions in the Workplace Suggestions for Dealing with Emotions in the Workplace
Observe how you react to people
Do a self-evaluation
Examine how you react to stressful situations
Strategies for Improving Your Emotional IntelligenceStrategies for Improving Your Emotional Intelligence
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Take responsibility for your actions
Determine how your actions will affect others
Practice seeing the perspective of others and giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Strategies for Improving Your Emotional IntelligenceStrategies for Improving Your Emotional Intelligence
1. Listen
2. Empathize
3. Reflect
Strategies for Improving Your Emotional IntelligenceStrategies for Improving Your Emotional Intelligence
Child’s social and emotional learning (SEL)
Promotion of information from CSEFEL – Center for Social Emotional Foundation for Early Learning
Curriculum requirements
Social Emotional Importance Social Emotional Importance
Offering character education,
Modeling positive behaviors,
Encouraging people to think about how others are feeling, and
Finding ways to be more empathetic toward others.
Emotional Intelligence – can it be taught or improved?Emotional Intelligence – can it be taught or improved?
For children the strategies include:
Always remember . . . To keep your thoughts positive, because
your thoughts become your������To keep your words positive, because
your words become your ������To keep your actions positive, because
your actions become your �����And, to keep your habits positive, because
your habits become your �������
~Pete Johnson
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Anne Miles Gordon and Kathryn Williams Browne, Cengage Learning, Boston, MA 2017.
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ResourcesResources4. IQ or EQ More Important? Kendra Cherry, reviewed by Amy Morin,
Very Well Mind https://www.verywellmind.com/iq-or-eq-which-one-is-more-important-2795287
5. 5 Conflict Resolution Strategies We All Use, The Participation Company https://theparticipationcompany.com/2016/06/5-conflict-resolution-strategies/
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Balance https://www.thebalancecareers.com/communication-skills-list-2063779
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9. Overview of Emotional Intelligence, Kendra Cherry, VeryWellmindhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423
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